Key facts about Lesotho

About Lesotho:

• It is an enclaved nation that is located within the territory of South Africa. It is in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth.
• History
  • It was known as the mountain kingdom which was initially inhabited by the Khoisan-speaking hunter-gatherers.
  • In the 19th century the Sotho people took control of the region.
  • In 1822, Basutoland founded by Moshoeshoe I, who united various groups to repel challenges from Zulus under Shaka Zulu.
  • The Kingdom of Lesotho attained its full independence on 4th October 1966 with King Moshoeshoe II as sovereign.
• It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,400 m in elevation.
• Highest Point: Thabana Ntlenyana
• Rivers: The Orange River at about 2,100 km in length is one of the longest rivers in Africa. It rises in the Lesotho Highlands as the Sinqu River.
• Capital: Maseru 

Q1: Where does Orange River flow?

The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa. It flows 1,300 miles (2,100 kilometers) across the width of the country. The river forms a large part of the border between South Africa and Namibia.

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